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First York deploys converted electric buses

Mark Moran
03 April 2024
First York`s Optare Versa single-deck buses
Checking out the new Equipmake’s Zero-Emission Drivetrain
Checking out the new Equipmake’s Zero-Emission Drivetrain

 

First York has taken delivery a fleet of 12 buses that have been converted to electric operation by Equipmake.

The Optare Versa single-deck models incorporate Equipmake’s Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED) technology, which feature a 274kWh capacity battery providing a range of 150 miles in all UK weather conditions.

The delivery follows on from a successful trial of converted prototype vehicle, which allowed engineering teams at First York and Equipmake to evaluate performance and make final...

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